Money Saving Student Discounts

It's a known fact that college students typically struggle with finances. Fortunately there are many companies that recognize our struggle and offer us a helping hand every now and then. With this post I hope to shed light on a few really great money saving opportunities.

StudentAdvantage - For $22.50 you can get one of their cards that gets you student discounts on just about anything. Shop places like Target, Barnes & Noble, FootLocker, and Office Depot, and save on things like food, movies, shoes, school supplies, and cell phones. Right now their prices range from $22.50 for a one year registration to $52.50 for 4 years. The price is fair considering the savings potential. The biggest problem is probably remembering to use the thing. I've had one for four years and I can only remember using it about 4 times. Mostly for Amtrak tickets. Otherwise, when used regularly, it can be a great investment. The card can easily pay for itself during your back-to-school shopping alone. See all of the discounts they offer here. If you do decide to get the card I suggest printing the list for reference.

StudentUniverse - This travel site offers discounted airfare to college students traveling in or outside of the US and allows you to compare prices between airlines. They negotiate prices sort of like Priceline or Travelocity. You can book flights, hotels, and rental cars all from the same site and at a student discount rate. They also have guides to overseas destinations like Paris, Rome, London, and Mumbai. You can also check with individual airlines themselves as many of them offer some type of student discount.